“REMEMBER THE MAINE” BANK FROM 1900

February 22, 2012 / admin / No comments

Last week I was watching an antique show on television. The host of the show was talking about an old bank called “Remember The Maine.” I only caught the tail end of the show but he mentioned that it was originally sold through Sears. Is this bank the boat “The Maine?”  How much did Sears originally sell this for?

                                                                                                C.H.   Savona, NY

It is in fact the battleship “The Maine.” Sears, Roebuck and Company first offered this unique bank in their Fall 1900 catalog number 110. This battleship bank was nickel plated and detailed with various colors of enameled paint. For safe keeping, it contained a very unique puzzle combination lock. Catalog item number 59080 originally sold for 85 cents. In excellent condition this bank has a value of approximately $475.00 today.

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MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD PLATTER

February 18, 2012 / admin / No comments

In my Grandmother’s china cabinet I have noticed an oval shaped platter that has been there for years. I am curious as to the value that it may have, if any. The size is approximately 10 inches by 7 inches and has an eagle on it. It also carries a name on the front that says “Missouri Pacific.” Where is this from and what is its value? Thank you in advance for your informative answer.           M.F.F.  Darby, PA

 The platter which your Grandmother is in possession of is from the now defunct Missouri Pacific Railroad. The 10-1/2 inch by 7-1/4 inch railroad collectible was manufactured by the Syracuse China Company of Syracuse, N.Y. The eagle which is highlighted on the front of the platter was a symbol used in an advertising campaign by Missouri Pacific to express the freedom that rail transportation provided. In today’s collectible market, this platter has a value of approximately $125.00 in excellent condition.

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February 17, 2012 / admin / No comments

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